Sandray Close, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2HJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH3 2HJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.7%	53.9%	1.2%	51.0%	2.9%
Male	47.3%	46.1%	-1.2%	49.0%	-2.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25%	25%	0.0%	37.9%	-12.9%
Married: Opposite sex	45.7%	37.5%	-8.2%	44.2%	-6.7%
Separated	2.4%	5.3%	2.9%	2.2%	3.1%
Divorced	11.1%	16.3%	5.2%	9.1%	7.2%
Widowed	15.9%	15.9%	0.0%	6.1%	9.8%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	30.6%	37.8%	7.2%	48.4%	-10.6%
Good health	27.3%	28.2%	0.9%	33.6%	-5.4%
Fair health	26.9%	17.4%	-9.5%	12.7%	4.7%
Bad health	10.6%	13.3%	2.7%	4.0%	9.3%
Very bad health	4.5%	3.3%	-1.2%	1.2%	2.1%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around DH3 2HJ this area, 33.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	47.1%	33.7%	-13.4%	18.2%	15.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	10.1%	-4.3%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.5%	17.8%	5.3%	13.4%	4.4%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	9.1%	3.8%	5.3%	3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	12.5%	3.8%	16.9%	-4.4%
Degree or Similar	9.1%	13%	3.9%	33.8%	-20.8%
Other	2.9%	3.8%	0.9%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	1.7%	1.3%	1.6%	0.1%
White	99.6%	97.5%	-2.1%	81.4%	16.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98.4%	93.8%	-4.6%	83.2%	10.6%
European Union	0.4%	3.7%	3.3%	6.1%	-2.4%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	93.8%	-4.6%	83.2%	10.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
2-5 Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.2%	-0.5%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	1.9%	0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.2%	76.7%	-2.5%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Romania	2.5%	0.9%	1.6%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
No passport held	21.3%	13.5%	7.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.6%	37.2%	-2.6%
Christian	62.1%	46.2%	15.9%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Sandray Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandray Close was 73.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.1% lower than the Birtley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sandray Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Birtley and the 348th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DH3 2HJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sandray Close are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Gateshead.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sandray Close, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2HJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH3 2HJ

Average Price
£128,420

Semi-Detached
£123,940

Terraced
£128,868

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sandray Close

Average Price
£132,780

Semi-Detached
£118,360

Terraced
£133,933

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sandray CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Sandray Close, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2023-07-17	£122,257
36 Sandray Close, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2022-12-05	£123,701
14 Sandray Close, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£118,500	2022-11-14	£120,134
36 Sandray Close, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£90,000	2019-12-09	£113,018
26 Sandray Close, Chester Le Street, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£105,000	2018-02-23	£135,565

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH3 2HJ

Employment

DH3 2HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in DH3 2HJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	77
Full-Time Employee	48
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Part-Time Employee	18
Other	12
Self-Employed	12
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	6
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Manufacturing	12
Construction	10
Education	10
Human health and social work activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Other	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxclose Nursery School Brancepeth Road , Oxclose NE38 0LA	4out of 4	2,484 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barley Mow Primary School Pembroke Avenue , Barley Mow DH3 2DJ	3out of 4	259 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Portobello Primary School Tamerton Drive , Birtley DH3 2LY	3out of 4	594 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rickleton Primary School Vigo Lane , Rickleton NE38 9EZ	3out of 4	1,296 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School, Birtley School Street , Birtley DH3 2PN	4out of 4	1,469 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holley Park Academy Ayton Road , Oxclose NE38 0LR	3out of 4	1,858 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy Birtley Lane , Birtley DH3 2LP	2out of 4	1,255 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oxclose Community Academy Dilston Close , Oxclose Village NE38 0LN	3out of 4	2,300 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Church Chare , DH3 3QA	3out of 4	3,309 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF	3out of 4	3,346 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL	2out of 4	3,645 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY	4out of 4	4,257 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sherpa Kids Gateshead	Barley Mow Primary School, Pembroke Avenue	419 yd
Dobbies Cafe	Dobbies Garden Centre, Durham Road	839 yd
Costa Coffee - Northbound	Costa Coffee - Northbound, Washington Services	950 yd
Costa Coffee - Southbound	Washington Services	951 yd
Burger King	Washington Services	951 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Barley Mow Inn	Vigo Lane	206 yd
Barley Mow Working Mens Club	Barley Mow Working Mens Club, Vigo Lane	206 yd
Birtley Town Football Club	Birtley Sports Centre, Durham Road	932 yd
Board Inn	Board Inn Ph, Penshaw View	979 yd
The Wheatsheaf Inn	Durham Road	1,005 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cod Father	1 Norfolk Place	380 yd
China Garden	25 York Road	625 yd
York Road Fish Shop	28 York Road	658 yd
Greggs - Washington Northbound	Greggs - Washington Northbound, Washington Services	950 yd
Greggs - Washington Southbound	Washington Services	951 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Harraton Ground VIGO LANE	grass pitches	968 yd
Park View School (North Lodge) LOMBARD DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,031 yd
Birtley Golf Club Ltd BIRTLEY LANE	golf	1,054 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	37.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	33.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	66.21 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	66.21 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	13.76 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.